Responsible for providing skilled nursing services and management of client cases as assigned; coordinating work within the department, as well as with other departments; complying with operating policies and procedures and regulatory requirements; communicating with appropriate personnel; responding to inquiries or requests for information; maintaining appropriate records and providing assigned reports.

Basic Qualifications

Education/Training: Graduate of a school of nursing with current license(s) to practice as a professional nurse in the state(s) served by SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice; current CPR certification within three (3) months of employment.

Skill(s): Proficient reading, writing and grammatical skills; proficient in interpersonal relations and communication skills, including pleasant telephone manner and speaking voice; ability to work independently and to establish and maintain effective working relationships; working knowledge of computer operations and ability to learn specialized industry applications; demonstrates a desire and ability to work with terminally ill clients and with bereaved individuals and/or families; knowledge of currently acceptable practice; valid driver’s license and dependable means of transportation.

Experience: One (1) year of recent clinical experience in licensed or certified discipline normally required.